Last updated: March 8, 2019
Lesson Plan
“Going… Going… Gone!” Water: 4-6 Grade
- Grade Level:
- Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
- Subject:
- Science
- Lesson Duration:
- 60 Minutes
- State Standards:
- Next Generation FLORIDA SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS
SC.4.L.17
SC.5.L.15
SC.6.L.14
Essential Question
How do exotic species impact native species?
Objective
The students will be able to: a) list two of the factors involved in the extinction of small populations, and b) differentiate between an individual organism, a species, and a population.
Background
Species become extinct for a variety of reasons. Some are not able to adapt to changes in their environment; others may lose their habitat. Extinction is part of the natural process. Today, however, the rate of extinction is much greater than it has ever been. Human's intervention has led to destruction of habitat and overharvesting of certain species. This can lead to a much more rapid extinction of species than would occur in the natural course of events.
Preparation
Incorporate the Everglades into your lesson planning. In partnership with teachers, we are proud to offer multidisciplinary, curriculum-based activities that bring relevant lessons from the field into the classroom. These materials can be used as pre-site lessons for any in-park field trip. Please click here to view a list of Everglades Curriculum Materials.
Procedure
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Vocabulary
Organism, Population, Extinction